1. Following Jesus in a Post-Christian Culture

2. Following Jesus in a Post-Christian Culture Topic: “Be Holy!” Text: 1 Peter 1:13 – 2:3

3. Following Jesus in a Post-Christian Culture 1 Peter 1:13-21 is comprised of three main commands: “Set your hope” – v. 13 “Be Holy” – v. 15 “Live in Fear” – v. 17

4. Following Jesus in a Post-Christian Culture Question: Hope has been a major point of emphasis in Peter so far. How are hope and holiness connected? Answer: Holiness is necessary to inherit the hope that is secured for us (1:3-4).

5. Following Jesus in a Post-Christian Culture Question: Is the sure and certain hope of our inheritance the only incentive to live a holy life? Answer: No.

6. Following Jesus in a Post-Christian Culture Incentives for Holiness Because the world is not our home-1 Pt. 2:11 To win over neighbors 1 Pt. 2:12 To silence ignorant critics 1 Pt. 2:13 Husbands-so your prayers are heard 1 Peter 3:7 To live effective Christian lives - 2 Pt. 1:11

7. Following Jesus in a Post-Christian Culture Class Exercise: What does holiness look like? What areas of our lives are affected by holiness?

8. Following Jesus in a Post-Christian Culture Bottom Line: There is no sphere outside of God’s dominion! The entire life of the Christian is sanctified.

9. Following Jesus in a Post-Christian Culture How does Peter envision holiness as a crucial tool in the Christian’s testimony (both personal and corporate) in a post- Christian culture?

10. Following Jesus in a Post-Christian Culture According to Peter, how can we grow in holiness? Answer: Through the means of the Word of God (2:3).

11. Following Jesus in a Post-Christian Culture What do we often get wrong or where do we go wrong in our pursuit of holiness?